News from September 2024
New transformer energized in downtown Lebanon substation
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Sep 5, 2024
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. doing business as Met-Ed in southeastern Pennsylvania, recently energized a new transformer at its substation near Third and Willow streets in Lebanon. This initiative aims to enhance electric service reliability for more than 7,000 customers in the city, North Lebanon Township, and West Lebanon Township.
Buckeye Power receives federal funding for renewable energy projects
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Sep 5, 2024
Buckeye Power, Inc. has been selected as one of 16 electric cooperatives nationwide to receive part of $7.3 billion in funding aimed at developing renewable energy projects for Ohio’s 24 electric cooperatives. The announcement will be made by President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to Wisconsin, highlighting the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Jersey Central Power & Light announces power line upgrades for Morris and Monmouth counties
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Sep 3, 2024
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is upgrading two power lines in Morris and Monmouth counties, New Jersey. The upgrades, part of JCP&L's New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project, are scheduled for completion in November. This initiative follows the company's rate review settlement approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in February.
Ten reasons why commercial solar installation is smart for businesses
By Ohio Energy Reporter | Sep 2, 2024
As businesses face increasing energy costs, pressure to adopt sustainable practices, and a growing need to protect their bottom line, commercial solar installations are becoming an attractive solution. For companies in Ohio, the Midwest, and further afield, investing in solar energy offers a way to reduce operational costs, enhance corporate social responsibility, and gain a competitive edge. Here are 10 compelling reasons why commercial solar installation is a smart business decision.